What happened on 21 January 1815?

Discover what happened on 21 January 1815 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Matthias Claudius (German poet (1740-1815))
  • Augustinus Zhao Rong (Chinese presbyter)
  • Johann Wilhelm Wendt (German painter (1747-1815))
  • Johann Michael Zell
  • Francesco Pietro Raccamarich (Roman Catholic bishop (1744-1815))
  • Catherine Beamish (d.1815)
  • Joannes-Baptista Vanden Berghe